11 Setting up the NMEA output to any external system on a serial (COM) port
The TV80 can export sensor NMEA data on a dedicated communication port (serial or Ethernet). In the Select Input (COM) dialog box you can select the input for the available serial ports for interface purposes.
Prerequisites
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You have a vacant interface port on your computer. |
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You are familiar with NMEA and other relevant datagram formats. |
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You know how to set up the parameters for serial communication. |
Context
The TV80 can export the sensor information on several NMEA datagram formats.
Procedure
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Connect the peripheral system to an available communication port on your computer. |
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On the Setup menu, select Installation.
Observe that the Installation dialog box opens.
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On the right side of the Installation dialog box, observe the available communication ports. An available port is identified with a green light.
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Select a free serial (COM) port. The Select Input (COM) dialog box opens.
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Select the NMEA icon. Every new interface is presented as a small "block diagram" on the I/O Setup page.
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Click on the relevant serial port icon to open Serial Port Setup dialog box. |
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In the Serial Port Setup dialog box, define the relevant parameters for the communication. |
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Click OK to save the chosen parameters and close the Serial Port Setup dialog box. |